The Quest

After Beren was brought before Thingol in Menegroth, and Beren declared his love for Lúthien, Thingol demanded a Silmaril from the Iron Crown of Morgoth. Beren went off to his friend Finrod Felagund, who owed Beren much because of the service of Barahir Beren's father. Therefor with ten companions they set out, disguised as Orcs, and were promptly captured by Sauron.